How much is a Columbian Exposition coin worth?
Michael Gray
Updated on April 07, 2026
The 1893 Columbian half dollar is worth around $20 in about uncirculated condition. In uncirculated condition these coins sell for around the following: $27 with an MS 60 grade, $70 with an MS 63 grade, $275 with an MS 65 grade, and $650 with an MS 66 grade.
How much is a 1892 half dollar worth?
Barber Half Dollars Future Value
| DATE | GOOD | UNCIRCULATED |
|---|---|---|
| 1892 Barber Half Dollar | $27 | $350 |
| 1892 Barber Half Dollar (O) | $300 | $750 |
| 1892 Barber Half Dollar (S) | $235 | $700 |
| 1893 Barber Half Dollar | $20 | $325 |
What is the value of a Booker T Washington half dollar?
Any single coin outside of a set is worth around $18 in about uncirculated condition. In uncirculated condtion the value is as follows: $20 with an MS 60 grade, $25 with an MS 63 grade, $50 with an MS 65 grade, and $90 with an MS 66 grade. Click here to search for 1946 Booker T Washington half dollars on Amazon.
What is a 1893 penny worth?
Pricing the 1893 Indian Head Penny
| DATE | GOOD | UNCIRCULATED |
|---|---|---|
| 1893 | $3 | $30 |
| Source: Red Book |
What is the rarest Barber half dollar?
As mentioned above the 1904-S Barber Half Dollar is the rarest coin of the series to be found in uncirculated condition. 553,038 pieces were struck for circulation and it seems likely that virtually all were released into circulation shortly after their mintage.
Are Franklin half dollars worth anything?
Franklin half dollars are among the most popular series for collectors of modern United States coins. These 90% silver half dollars bear a portrait of Founding Father and prolific inventor Benjamin Franklin on the obverse….Franklin Half Dollar Values.
| Date & Mintmark | Mintage | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1963-D | 67,069,292 | $8+ |
Who was on the 1892 Columbian half dollar?
Keep reading to learn more about these silver coins. The 1892 Columbian half dollar was the first US commemorative coin ever minted. On the front of the coin there is a bust of Christopher Columbus, and on the reverse side there is an image of Columbus’ famous ship the Santa Maria above two hemispheres.
Where are the mintmarks on a 1892 Silver Dollar?
Refer to the image just below the value chart for a close-up view of the mintmark location. Even in heavily circulated condition value of the 1892 “CC” mint marked dollar is well above minimum silver bullion. Mintmarks found on the reverse identify the mint that struck the coin.
How many coins were melted at the Columbian Exposition?
The Mint destroyed all of the unsold coins. That amounted to 2,501,700 coins which were melted. We note that some of the examples that managed to avoid melting were placed into circulation. Even so, the 1893 Columbian is not a rare coin in the lower and middle Mint State grades.
Which is the first half dollar of the Columbian Exposition?
As the first commemorative Half Dollar struck, the Columbian Exposition Half Dollar holds a special place in the long and historic commemorative series.
